title: Sigmoid volvulus: is it a possible complication after stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR)?
abstract: We report a case of sigmoid volvulus post-stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for obstructed defecation. The patient, a 68-yearold woman with chronic constipation and dolichosigma, two days post-STARR presented severe abdominal pain. CT revealed sigmoid ischemia. The patient underwent resection of the sigmoid colon with end colostomy (Hartmann's procedure). Can STARR procedure produce a serious complication as sigmoid volvulus in patient with dolichosigma and obstructed defecation syndrome?
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Resta
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scagliarini
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bandi
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vedana
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marzetti
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ferrocci
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Santini
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Anania
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cavallesco
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Baccarini
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000209:etiology*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000009:adverse effects*